7220
Lil Durk · 2022
47 min · 18 tracks · trap music
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and gritty production that captures the essence of modern Chicago drill.
Top tracks — play these first
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Computer Murderers Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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AHHH HA — This track features a catchy hook and a confident delivery that encapsulates Durk's rise to prominence while addressing his struggles and triumphs.
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What Happened to Virgil — In this poignant track, Durk reflects on loss and loyalty, showcasing his emotional depth while staying true to his street narrative.
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Broadway Girls — The collaboration with Morgan Wallen blends country influences with rap, illustrating Durk's versatility and ability to cross genre boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with gritty production, showcasing Durk's evolution while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and sparse, atmospheric beats that create a dark, moody backdrop for the lyrics.
- Many tracks employ a call-and-response structure between Durk's verses and ad-libs, enhancing the raw energy of the delivery.
- Several songs incorporate personal storytelling elements, with Durk reflecting on his life experiences and struggles in a direct manner.
- The last three tracks shift towards more melodic elements, providing a contrast to the earlier aggressive tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- gritty narratives of street life
- short tracks for quick engagement
- background energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
- seek intricate musical complexities
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and success following earlier breakthroughs.
- Career context
- By the time '7220' was released on March 11, 2022, Lil Durk had firmly established himself in the hip-hop scene following his breakthrough album 'The Voice' in 2020. The album showcases Durk's evolution as an artist, positioning him as a leading voice in the Chicago drill movement and highlighting his resilience amid personal and professional challenges.
Tracklist
- 1 Computer Murderers Start here 2:19
- 2 Started From 2:01
- 3 Headtaps 2:53
- 4 AHHH HA 3:06
- 5 Shootout @ My Crib 2:33
- 6 Golden Child 1:54
- 7 No Interviews 2:59
- 8 Petty Too 2:39
- 9 Barbarian 2:29
- 10 What Happened to Virgil 3:01
- 11 Grow Up/Keep It on Speaker 3:16
- 12 Smoking & Thinking 2:27
- 13 Blocklist 2:06
- 14 Difference Is 3:13
- 15 Federal Nightmares 2:31
- 16 Love Dior Banks 3:11
- 17 Pissed Me Off 2:03
- 18 Broadway Girls 3:05
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